Interior Design and Decorating 30

(a)	Differentiate between interior design and interior decorating.
(b)	Research the qualifications of interior designers and interior decorators.
(c)	Provide examples of the types of problems that interior designers solve and those that interior decorators solve.
(d)	Compare the roles of interior designers and interior decorators, how they differ from each other and how they differ from the role of architects and other related professions.
(e)	Discuss the client-focused nature of interior design and interior decorating.
(f)	Examine how interior designers and interior decorators work together and with clients.
(g)	Discuss how interior designers and interior decorators influence how clients think, feel and act in spaces.
(h)	Research interior design and interior decorating needs for various types of spaces such as: residential; commercial (e.g., retail, office, restaurant); educational; industrial; and, spaces such as childcare centres, seniors living, healthcare and public multiuse spaces (e.g., sports complexes) with specific needs.
(i)	Discuss the need for interior designers and interior decorators to recognize and apply safe and fair work practices, including freedom from violence, harassment and bullying (e.g., professional code of ethics).
(j)	Discuss risk mitigation and how it can prevent injuries at work.
(k)	Identify potential workplace health and safety hazards (e.g., excessive computer use, improper ergonomics for workspace) and methods to mitigate risk.

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